2010
#159,712
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 101
First available Census row
Per 100,000 0.03
Very Rare Last name
Tschann
A surname of German origin meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper".
According to the 2020 US Census Bureau surname tables, roughly 135 Americans carry the last name Tschann. That puts it at #143,511 in the national surname ranking, appearing at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 people (about 1 in 2,538,921 residents).
This page is the full Name Census profile for the Tschann surname. You will find the Census Bureau frequency data, a multi-census history view, an ancestry and ethnicity breakdown based on self-reported demographics, the name's meaning and origin where available, and answers to the most common questions people ask about this surname.
Bearers in the US
135
1 in 2,538,921
Census rank
#143,511
2020 decennial data
Per 100,000
0.0
Frequency rate
Recorded bearers
118
very rare in the US
Popularity narrative
The Census Bureau recorded 118 bearers of the surname Tschann in its 2020 decennial surname file. At a rate of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, it holds the 143511th position in the national surname ranking.
Among Census respondents with the surname Tschann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
Origin
Meaning and origin of Tschann
The surname Tschann originated in the German-speaking regions of Europe, specifically in the area that is now modern-day Switzerland. The earliest known records of the name date back to the 16th century, when it was written as "Tschan" or "Tschann." The name is believed to be derived from the Old High German word "tsehan," which means "ten," and may have been used to refer to a person who lived on or near the tenth property or homestead in a particular village or town.
While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, it is possible that it was originally a nickname or a descriptive name given to someone who lived on the tenth property or homestead. Such nicknames were common in medieval times and often became hereditary surnames over time.
There are references to individuals with the surname Tschann in various historical records from the 16th and 17th centuries in Switzerland. For example, the name appears in the baptismal records of the parish church in Zurich in the late 1500s, as well as in the tax records of the city of Basel in the early 1600s.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the surname Tschann was Hans Tschann, who was born in the village of Unterägeri in the canton of Zug, Switzerland, around the year 1580. He was a farmer and landowner, and records indicate that he owned several parcels of land in the area.
Another notable individual with the surname Tschann was Jakob Tschann, who lived in the city of St. Gallen, Switzerland, in the mid-17th century. He was a prominent merchant and trader, and his name appears in various business records and contracts from the time period.
In the 18th century, the name Tschann began to spread beyond Switzerland and into other German-speaking regions of Europe. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Tschann, who was born in the town of Heidenheim, in the German state of Baden-Württemberg, in 1725. He was a skilled craftsman and woodworker, and his furniture and cabinetry were highly prized in the region.
Another individual with the surname Tschann who achieved some historical significance was Friedrich Tschann, who was born in the city of Vienna, Austria, in 1789. He was a composer and music teacher, and his works included several operas, symphonies, and chamber music pieces.
Finally, in the 19th century, the name Tschann began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including France and the Netherlands. One notable figure from this time period was Henri Tschann, who was born in the city of Strasbourg, France, in 1842. He was a prominent architect and urban planner, and he was responsible for designing several important buildings and public spaces in Strasbourg and other cities in the Alsace region.
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Tschann
Among Census respondents with the surname Tschann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).
The bar chart below shows how Tschann bearers described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given surname, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown for every Census year so the breakdown stays comparable over time. When the source file also includes raw headcounts, Name Census shows those alongside the percentages in the legend.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A person's surname does not determine their race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the Tschann surname at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White85.6% · 101
- Hispanic or Latino7.6% · 9
- Two or more races2.5% · 3
- Black or African American1.7% · 2
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.7% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.8% · 1
Timeline
Historical Census data for Tschann
Tschann appears in 2 published Census surname files: 2010, 2020. The cards below show how the name's rank and bearer count changed across each release.
2020
#143,511
National surname rank
Recorded bearers 118
+17 bearers (+16.8%)
Per 100,000 0.04
Rank movement Up 16,201 places
| Year | Rank | Count | Per 100K | Count change | Rank change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | #159,712 | 101 | 0.03 | First available Census row | First available Census row |
| 2020 | #143,511 | 118 | 0.04 | +17 bearers (+16.8%) | Up 16,201 places |
For 2020, the Census Bureau published race and Hispanic-origin columns as counts rather than percentages. Name Census converts those counts back into shares so the ancestry section stays comparable with the older surname files.
Year on year
2010 vs 2020 Census
How has the Tschann surname changed between Census years? The chart shows bearer count side by side, and the table compares rank, count, and frequency.
Census year comparison
20102020
| Metric | 2010 | 2020 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #159,712 | #143,511 | 10.1% |
| Count | 101 | 118 | 16.8% |
| Per 100K | 0.03 | 0.04 | 31.6% |
Between the 2010 and 2020 Census, the number of Tschann bearers went from 101 to 118 (+16.8% change). The surname moved up 16,201 positions in the national ranking, going from #159,712 to #143,511.
FAQ
Tschann surname: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. have the surname Tschann?
Name Census estimates that about 135 living Americans carry the surname Tschann. Using the current population baseline, that works out to roughly 1 in 2,538,921 residents.
How common is Tschann?
Tschann ranks #143,511 in the 2020 Census surname tables and is classified on this site as "Very Rare." The Census recorded the name at a frequency of 0.04 per 100,000 residents, which is about 0 people out of every 100,000.
How many people with this surname were counted in the Census?
The raw 2020 Census file counted 118 people with the surname Tschann. That is different from the site's living-bearer estimate (135), which projects the surname's present-day count by applying the Census frequency rate to the current U.S. population.
What does 0.04 per 100,000 actually mean?
It is the Census Bureau's normalized frequency measure. A rate of 0.04 per 100,000 means that if you picked a random group of 100,000 U.S. residents, you would expect about 0 of them to have the surname Tschann.
Has Tschann become more or less common over time?
Between 2010 and 2020, the surname Tschann went from 101 recorded bearers to 118. That is an increase of 17 (+16.8%). In the national ranking it rose from #159,712 to #143,511.
What does the Census say about the background of Tschann?
Among Census respondents with the surname Tschann, the largest self-reported group is White at 85.6%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (7.6%) and Two or More Races (2.5%). These figures come from the 2020 Census Bureau surname tables, based on how respondents described their own race and ethnicity.
Which group reports this surname most often?
White is the largest self-reported group for the surname Tschann in the 2020 Census, accounting for 85.6% (101 people in the source table).
What is the full ancestry breakdown?
Tschann appears across multiple self-reported groups in the Census data. The largest shares in the 2020 file are White (85.6%), Hispanic (7.6%), Two or More Races (2.5%). For 2020, the source file also published raw headcounts for each group, which is why this page can show both percentages and counts in the ancestry section.
Is this page using the latest Census data?
Yes. This page is using the latest surname file currently loaded on Name Census, which is 2020. The historical section above also keeps any older Census surname entries we have for Tschann (2010, 2020).
Does the Census include every surname?
No. The Census Bureau only publishes surnames that appeared at least 100 times in a given decennial Census. That means very rare surnames are excluded entirely, and a surname can appear in one Census release but disappear from a later one if it falls below the reporting threshold.
Why don't the ancestry percentages always add up to exactly 100%?
There are two main reasons: rounding and suppression. The Census Bureau rounds published values, and it may suppress very small cells to protect privacy. For 2020, the Bureau also published raw group counts rather than direct percentages, so Name Census converts those counts back into shares for comparability across census years.
What does Tschann mean?
A surname of German origin meaning "innkeeper" or "tavern keeper". The fuller origin note on this page goes into more detail.
Where does the surname data come from?
All surname statistics on Name Census are drawn from the US Census Bureau's decennial surname frequency tables. These files list every surname that appeared 100 or more times in the 2020 Census, along with a count, a per-100,000 rate, and a self-reported demographic breakdown. You can read the full explanation on our methodology page.
How does Name Census estimate living bearers?
For surnames, Name Census does not age cohorts the way it does for first names. Instead, it takes the Census Bureau's published frequency for Tschann (0.04 per 100,000) and applies that rate to the current U.S. resident population to estimate how many living Americans have the surname today.
How common is the surname Tschann?
For a quick modern take, check how many people have the surname Tschann on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.